Robert Redford was there for the revolution.

The cinematic revolution, that is, in which bland Hollywood studio fare gave way to more personal and independent-minded movies, driven by talent and ideas. Think of it as punk rock for movies. The golden age of modern American film didn’t last long, either, with “Jaws” and “Star Wars” ushering in the age of the blockbuster. But it was great while it lasted, and Redford was a big part of it.

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